The opposition Azimio la Umoja One Kenya coalition has reaffirmed its commitment to talks with the ruling Kenya Kwanza administration in order to end the country’s current political impasse.
Azimio made the decision during a Parliamentary Group meeting on Tuesday at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Foundation (JOOF) offices, which was presided over by coalition leader Raila Odinga.
The opposition political faction also agreed to back the five-member delegation led by Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, which was unveiled on Monday to meet with the Kenya Kwanza team.
Eugene Wamalwa (DAP-Kenya party leader), Opiyo Wandayi (National Assembly Minority Leader), Okong’o Omogeni (Nyamira Senator), and Amina Mnyazi (Malindi MP) were also present at the PG meeting as members of the Azimio dialogue team.
Former Murang’a Governor and Usawa Party leader Mwangi Wa Iria, Roots Party leader George Wajackoya, former Agriculture CS Peter Munya, embattled Jubilee Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni, and former Laikipia Governor Nderitu Murithi, as well as at least 65 opposition-allied MPs, attended the Odinga-led PG meeting.
Prior to the negotiations, the Azimio coalition insisted that no party should assert that it can decide which issues can and cannot be raised.
The Azimio delegation intends to raise issues such as the high cost of living, a review of the 2022 General Election, and the bipartisan reorganisation of the IEBC.
Other issues include constitutionally mandated respect for political parties and inclusivity in governmental affairs.
The ball is now on the Kenya Kwanza side to announce its team, which is expected to comprised of two non-parliamentarians, the National Assembly Majority leader and two Members of Parliament.
